• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.167-181
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• 2010

To predict changes in the marine environment of the Beolgyo Stream Estuary in Jeonnam Province, South Korea, where cohesive tidal flats cover a broad area and a large bridge is under construction, this study conducted numerical simulations involving tidal flow and cohesive sediment transport. A wetting and drying (WAD) technique for tidal flats from the Princeton Ocean Model (POM) was applied to a large-scale-grid hydrodynamic module capable of evaluating the flow resistance of structures. Derivation of the eddy viscosity coefficient for wakes created by structures was accomplished through the explicit use of shear velocity and Chezy's average velocity. Furthermore, various field observations, including of tide, tidal flow, suspended sediment concentrations, bottom sediments, and water depth, were performed to verify the model and obtain input data for it. In particular, geologic parameters related to the evaluation of settling velocity and critical shear stresses for erosion and deposition were observed, and numerical tests for the representation of suspended sediment concentrations were performed to determine proper values for the empirical coefficients in the sediment transport module. According to the simulation results, the velocity variation was particularly prominent around the piers in the tidal channel. Erosion occurred mainly along the tidal channels near the piers, where bridge structures reduced the flow cross section, creating strong flow. In contrast, in the rear area of the structure, where the flow was relatively weak due to the formation of eddies, deposition and moderated erosion were predicted. In estuaries and coastal waters, changes in the flow environment caused by artificial structures can produce changes in the sedimentary environment, which in turn can affect the local marine ecosystem. The numerical model proposed in this study will enable systematic prediction of changes to flow and sedimentary environments caused by the construction of artificial structures.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.136-146
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• 2022

In this study, it is intended to provide basic data that can help develop a cardiovascular simulator for performance evaluation of pulse wave detectors by identifying the development status of domestic and overseas cardiovascular simulators. A total of 119 papers were selected by excluding duplicate literature, gray literature, and literature not related to a cardiovascular simulator. Based on the selected literature, the research trend of cardiovascular simulators was analyzed. As a result of analyzing the purpose of the study, most of the simulators were developed to evaluate the hemodynamic properties of artificial hearts and valves. In addition, it was used for simulation evaluation or hemodynamic studies such as pulse wave studies. As a result of analyzing configurations of the simulators, a heart most often consisted of only one left ventricle. For blood vessels, the Windkessel model was most often constructed using chambers and valves. In most studies, blood was reproduced by mixing glycerin and water to reproduce both density and viscosity. In addition, as a result of analysis from the perspective of medical device performance evaluation, simulators for evaluating artificial heart and artificial valves have been studied a lot, whereas simulators for blood pressure, pulse wave, and blood flow devices have been relatively insignificant. Based on the review results, we suggested considerations when developing a simulator for performance evaluations of a pulse wave detector.

• 펄프종이기술
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.56-62
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• 2014

This study aims to investigate the applicability of supercritical fluid extraction as a dewaxing technique to restore the beeswax-treated volume of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty in various deterioration and damage conditions. Thus, this study analyzed the dewaxing efficiency and changes in physical and morphological properties before and after dewaxing, by applying the optimal supercritical fluid extraction dewaxing condition ($70^{\circ}C$, 40 MPa, $CO_2$, Co-solvent 20% DCM, 2 hour) to 3 kinds of beeswax-treated paper with different deterioration rates (dry artificial aging of 10, 20 and 30 days at $120^{\circ}C$). After dry artificial aging at $120^{\circ}C$ for 30 days, the average molecular weight of the beeswax-treated specimen was $1.856{\times}10^5g/mol$, showing deterioration about 80% of the beeswax-treated paper before dewaxing. It was a similar level to the molecular weight of the bees-waxed volume of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty that has a higher degree of damage. As a result of analyzing the dewaxing efficiency through FT-IR analysis, this study discovered that it was possible to effectively dewax beeswax-treated paper in the range of deterioration 20 to 80% with this supercritical fluid extraction dewaxing technique applied. As a result of analyzing changes in the physical and morphological properties before and after dewaxing, the viscosity tended to decrease to a slight degree, and since no morphological deformation or damage of stencil fibers was found, it was concluded possible to conduct stable dewaxing through this supercritical fluid extraction technique.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.72-78
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 블레이드 구조 변형 효과를 고려하여 스테이터-로터 상호간섭 케스케이드 모델의 성능평가를 위한 유체-구조 연계해석 시스템을 개발하였다. 고정된 스테이터와 회전하는 로터는 상호간섭 영향이 유동해석에 고려되었으며, 레이놀즈-평균화 난류 방정식인 Spalart-Allmaras 모델과 k-ω SST 난류 모델이 압축성 유동박리 효과를 고려한 유동하중을 예측하기 위해 적용되었다. 정적인 유체-구조 연계해석과 수렴율 증진을 효과적으로 수행하기 위하여 큰 인공 감쇠를 가지는 연계 Newmark 시간적분 기법을 적용하였다. 수치실험을 통해 탄성축 위치에 따른 구조변형 효과가 케스케이드 성능에 미치는 영향을 파악하였다. 구조변형 효과가 고려된 경우 일반적인 강체 블레이드 모델에 대한 성능예측 결과와 다소 차이가 유발될 수 있음을 보였으며 공력탄성학적 영향을 고찰하였다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제23권8호
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• pp.1007-1012
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• 2010

The aim of the present study was to describe whether abnormal cervical mucus discharge (A-CMD) or pathogens in cervical mucus discharge (CMD) have effects on reproductive performance of cows and heifers in estrus. Animals having clear discharges (68 cows, 38 heifers) with normal viscosity and without bad odor were grouped as normal cervical mucous discharge (N-CMD) group. The other animals (84 cows, 32 heifers) were grouped as A-CMD group. Microorganisms isolated from samples were divided into three groups as uterine pathogens (UP), potential uterine pathogens (PUP) or opportunistic uterine pathogens (OUP). Presence of PUP was associated with A-CMD for both cows (p<0.01) and heifers (p<0.02). First service conception rates (FS-CR) were lower in cows positive for PUP (p<0.01). Moreover, presence of PUP and OUP affected FS-CR in heifers (p<0.01). Although A-CMD significantly affected FS-CR in cows (p<0.04), it did not affect FS-CR in heifers. Differences in average open day for cows (p<0.02) and first service age for heifers (p<0.01) were significant between N-CMD and A-CMD groups, respectively. The current study suggested that CMD should be evaluated more carefully when there are infertility problems. In addition to the known microorganism that causes sterility and infertility in the UP group, pathogens in the PUP group should be considered for their potential to cause infertility.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.512-523
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• 2018

Background: 20(S)-Protopanaxadiol (20S-PPD) is a fully deglycosylated ginsenoside metabolite and has potent dermal antiaging activity. However, because of its low aqueous solubility and large molecular size, a suitable formulation strategy is required to improve its solubility and skin permeability, thereby enhancing its skin deposition. Thus, we optimized microemulsion (ME)-based hydrogel (MEH) formulations for the topical delivery of 20S-PPD. Methods: MEs and MEHs were formulated and evaluated for their particle size distribution, morphology, drug loading capacity, and stability. Then, the deposition profiles of the selected 20S-PPD-loaded MEH formulation were studied using a hairless mouse skin model and Strat-M membrane as an artificial skin model. Results: A Carbopol-based MEH system of 20S-PPD was successfully prepared with a mean droplet size of 110 nm and narrow size distribution. The formulation was stable for 56 d, and its viscosity was high enough for its topical application. It significantly enhanced the in vitro and in vivo skin deposition of 20S-PPD with no influence on its systemic absorption in hairless mice. Notably, it was found that the Strat-M membrane provided skin deposition data well correlated to those obtained from the in vitro and in vivo mouse skin studies on 20S-PPD (correlation coefficient $r^2=0.929-0.947$). Conclusion: The MEH formulation developed in this study could serve as an effective topical delivery system for poorly soluble ginsenosides and their deglycosylated metabolites, including 20S-PPD.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.334-344
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• 2014

백김치로부터 분리된 유산균으로 제조된 요구르트를 냉장 보관하는 동안 미생물학적 및 물리화학적 특성 및 Helicobacter pylori ATCC 43504에 대한 항균 활성을 조사하였다. 요구르트의 유산균수, 적정산도, 점도 및 총 고형물 함량은 사용된 균주에 따라 유의적인 차이가 있었으나, 발효 직후부터 7일간 저장하는 동안 유의할만한 차이 없이 일정하게 유지되었다. Lactobacillus brevis BK11과 Lactobacillus paracasei BK57 균주로 발효시킨 요구르트는 인공 위액과 담즙액에 대해 다른 균주들 보다 강한 저항성을 보였다. 한편, 이들 유산균으로 제조한 요구르트 내에 존재하는 유산 생성량은 상대적으로 높았으므로 H. pylori와 혼합 배양한 결과 대조구에 비해 유의적인 항균 효과를 나타낸 것으로 추정되었다. 특히, L. brevis BK11에 의해 발효시킨 요구르트에 의해선 AGS 세포에 대한 H. pylori의 부착을 억제할 수 있었고, 이들이 생산하는 urease의 활성을 낮추는데도 효과적이라는 것을 확인하였다.

• 멤브레인
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.34-45
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 투과 유량 모델을 개발하기 위하여, 시간, 막 전후의 압력 차, 회전 속도, 막의 기공 크기, 동점도, 농도 및 공급 유체의 밀도 등 7개의 입력 변수에 기반한 두 종류(ANN 및 SVM) 인공지능 기법을 이용하였다. 시행착오법과 실험데이터와 예측 데이터 간의 결정 계수(R²) 와 평균절대상대편차(AARD)를 포함한 두 가지 통계 변수를 통해 최적의 모델을 선정하였다. 최종적으로 얻어진 결과에서 최적화된 ANN 모델이 R² = 0.999 및 AARD% = 2.245인 투과 플럭스 예측 정확도를 보여서, R² = 0.996 및 AARD% = 4.09의 정확도를 보인 SVM 모델에 비해 더 정확함을 알 수 있었다. 또한, ANN 모델은 SVM 방식에 비해 투과 유속을 예측하는 능력도 더 높은 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.196-203
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• 2006

김치로부터 3종의 EPS 생성 유산균을 분리하였다. 분리균주는 Leuconostoc kimchii, Leuconostoc citreum, Leuconostoc mesenteroides로 동정되었으며, 각각 Leuconostoc kimchii GJ2, Leuconostoc citreum C3, Leuconostoc mesenteroides C11로 명명하였다. EPS생성 김치유산균의 장내 정착성 여부 확인 결과 pH 3.0의 0.05 M sodium phosphate buffer와 인공위액에서 2시간 처리한 후에도 3균주 모두 초기균수($10^8\;CFU/ml$)를 유지하였으며 인공담즙에서 24시간 처리한 후에도 3균주 모두 초기균수($10^8\;CFU/ml$)를 유지하며 3종의 EPS생성 김치유산균 Leu. kimchii GJ2, Leu. citreum C3, Leu. mesenteroides C11이 장내 정착하면서 probiotics로서 작용할 수 있을 것임을 확인하였다. 반면, 대조군으로서 분리균주가 EPS를 생성하지 않았을 때의 경우에는 내산성, 인공위액, 인공담즙에서 처리 후 생균수가 $10^{1-2}\;CFU/ml$ 감소현상을 보여 균체의 EPS생성 여부가 probiotics로서 기능할 수 있는데 결정적 요인임을 보여주었다. 특히 Leu. kimchii GJ2의 경우 E. coli, Pseudomonas, Listeria, Micrococcus, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus속 등의 유해 균주에서 항균활성을 나타내었으며, 생산 항균물질은 단백질성 물질로 확인되었다. 김치유산균 Leu. kimchii GJ2, Leu. citreum C3, Leu. mesenteroides C11로부터의 EPS 생성량은 sucrose(5%) 배지에서 각각 21.49 g/l, 16.46 g/l, 22.98 g/l 였으며, 정제 시에도 각각 14.61 g/l, 7.73 g/l, 4.77 g/l로 기존의 EPS 생성 유산균에서의 생산량에 비해 10배 이상의 높은 생산량을 나타내었다. TLC 및 HPLC를 이용한 EPS 구성 당 확인 결과 3균주 모두 glucose로만 구성된 homopolysaccharides로 확인되었다. EPS 생성량이 가장 좋은 Leu. kimchii GJ2의 평균 분자량은 360,606 Da이었으며, 나머지 두 균주에 대해서는 생성 EPS 형태와 점도의 차이로 미루어 보아 생성 EPS의 분자구조와 분자량이 서로 다른 것으로 판단하였다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.123-128
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• 2006

Production of cloned pigs by somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) has unlimited value for developing critical biotechnology such as xenotransplantation. Various efforts have been made to establish this technology, and several litters of live piglets have been produced after transfer of SCNT embryos. However, the efficiency is very low compared to piglet production by artificial insemination or natural mating. So far, most studies have been limited to in vitro production of SCNT embryos. This study was conducted to standardize a surrogate recipient (gilts) for transfer of SCNT embryos to improve pregnancy rate. Potential surrogate gilts over 7 months of age were checked for their estrous status by observing external signs; vaginal fluid, vulva redness, vulva swelling, and standing response to back pressure. Viscosity of vaginal fluid was evaluated and classified as none (0), medium (1), and strong (2). Vulva redness and swelling was respectively assessed by none or shrink (0), medium (1), strong (2). Back pressure was estimated by an immediate move (0), standing less than 10 sec (1), and standing over 10 see (2). And then ovulation status of each surrogate was classified as pre-ovulation (PO-17 surrogates), just prior to ovulation (JPO-20 surrogates), in ovulation (IO-12 surrogates), just after ovulation (JAO-14 surrogates) and after ovulation (AO-24 surrogates) at the time of surgery for embryo transfer (ET). Real-time ultrasonographic scanners have been used for pregnancy diagnosis by observing amniotic vesicles. The first pregnancy diagnosis was done on Day 30 after ET and then repeated 2-week interval. In the results, SCNT embryos transferred into JPO surrogates gave better pregnancy rates (45%) than others (4% to 11%) on Day 30 after ET. These result indicates that surrogate gilts in a status just prior to ovulation can offer optimal condition to establish pregnancy by transfer of SCNT pig embryos.